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Little update. I messaged seller to find out history.. They replied that the bass was part of a 'famous bassplayers' personal collection, and had simply been stored unused from new. Amazing IMO, I have an '85 Walnut finish one of these, and it was my mainstay for years, best feeling bass I've owned, and an unbelievable action, its like putting on an old pair of trainers. But condition after years of gigging is not quite the same as this.. Its the colour of this too, never seen that transparent finish before.. 😯

And 33 years older.. 😂

Little taster 😎

How on earth has this been unplayed?! Ive never seen one in that colour or that condition, amazing for its age. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1986-Westone-Super-Headless-Bass-Guitar-Matsumoku-Absolutely-Mint/202794134469?hash=item2f3778ebc5:g:~qIAAOSwWEddmd6L&redirect=mobile

Awesome. That is all. 👌

As seen in Build Diaries on here... My go to bass now 😎

Deary deary me, that finish 😍 Worth the wait, beautiful work There's some talent on here mind 😎

Lovely work! 😍

Oh noooooooooooooo..... ..... that beautiful wood covered in black Just my opinion of course

Great thread, lovely result 👍

Oh my 😍 Awesome job.

Great skill Andy, you make that look a doddle 😲 and I see you are another builder keeping a smile on the face of @SpondonBassed 🤣

Oh my 😍 Stunning work!

You should've said... 😆

Superb work! 👍

Those are lovely, and I love the walnut one. Just wait until @SpondonBassed sees that volute.... 🤣

Oh my... 😍 Welcome back!

Awesome work as usual, love the binding technique 😎

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This is looking pretty awesome so far. Tru oil finish on the cards? I know of a good 'how to' on here 😜

Respect! 😎 Great to see someone having a proper go at something brand new to them, it all looks great so far, and as usual, some expert tips being chipped in by the usual regulars. Some great purchases for little money too 🤩 You'll not be short of excellent advice on here 👍 What's your fancy, painted or natural finish?

WOW, absolutely beautiful workwomanship! 😲 Can I recommend brass for a nut in future builds Christine? I'm hoping you'll notice the difference 😎 Those look superb

That's a bad stammer you got there Mick... 😖

Just when I thought your skills were already amazing, you go and up the ante...😲 Absolutely superb workmanship Andy, and as usual, great pics to back it all up

WOW! That is a lot of love for Aria's right there! Impressive, they are lovely basses